Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Research Inspired Student Enrichment (RISE) Awards program. The RISE Awards will be given to up to 15 Level II high school students who demonstrate academic excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The Provincial Government is providing up to $256,000 for tuition, accommodations and a travel stipend for recipients to participate in renowned STEM enrichment programs. The award recipients will attend one of three research-related enrichment programs:
- The Research Science Institute, located at Massachusetts Institute of Technology;
- The Boston Leadership Institute, located in Wellesley, Massachusetts; or
- The Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program, located at the University of Toronto.
The application deadline is Thursday, December 14, 2023 for eligible students completing Level II by June 2024. Further details on the research-related enrichment programs, awards structure, and eligibility criteria are available online (www.gov.nl.ca/riseawards).
The process to be selected for the RISE Awards is competitive. It includes an assessment of academic achievement, as well as written essays in which applicants must highlight plans for future study, career and research interests, and how those interests are relevant to Newfoundland and Labrador.
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“The RISE Awards give students with an interest in STEM the opportunity to participate in world-class summer enrichment programs, encouraging creative thinking and practical, hands-on learning. Companies and research institutions throughout the province are in need of highly skilled workers, and we want to do our part to ensure the workers of tomorrow are ready to meet those demands. I’d encourage any eligible student with a love of science, technology, engineering or math to apply to take part in this once in a lifetime experience.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
“Enhanced educational opportunities like those offered through the RISE Awards are invaluable opportunities for students. I encourage all eligible students to submit their application for consideration. As the STEM fields continue to grow and evolve, our government will support students to access hands-on and experiential opportunities to help them unlock their potential.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education
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Learn more
Information on the RISE Awards Program
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